Dealing with Diabetes2 and remembering Goldi Community Group

A support group for individuals with Type2 diabetes. Encouragement, empathy, advice, and personal experiences from members dealing with the illness. A friendly environment with compassion and support as our main objective.

Thanks to all!

I just wanted to say that reading what everyone goes thru here, I've started paying more attention here at home. I did a thorough check of husband's feet.....our old GP did it every 3 months, new GP has never done it and doesn't even want to see him until 6 months. I've been testing my fasting sugar and 2 hr. after meals....all the numbers are good. But at least now I know for sure.
So just wanted to thank you all for supplying the motivation :-)
Hugs, Bobbi

I think this group has become more honest and straightforward on emotions which is a good thing because I think at least one or two of us share similar problems. Emotions is what the group should really become because that&#039;s what we&#039;re dealing with - the know-hows of diabetes I think we all know by now.

I think that is why these discussions groups are good. There are always people who learn from other about everything.
Diabetes has many different problems and reactions to different people so when we all share what is going on I think we feel human that we err but can still go on.
I too have gone back on my regime of eating better because I feel more accountable. So I say Thanks also..
And stupid me...I had no idea Keith was Goldies husband.....I feel like an idiot LOL

Lizzie, once you get neuropathy in your feet, usually the first place you get it, you do not have feeling in them (except pain) And because of the diabetes cuts and sores do NOT heal right on the feet. I believe it has to do with limited blood circulation. So diabetics are supposed to regularly check their feet for any red spots, cuts, blisters anything that could get infected and turn gangrene (it can happen pretty fast, too...my mom&#039;s toe went from sore to totally black in 3 days.
My old gp used to check my feet too, so I guess it&#039;s just as important with diabetes type 2.
The other thing people forget is regular opthomologists appts. They watch for diabetic retinopathy, another serious side effect.
Those two dvd&#039;s I have are promised elsewhere, but some sort of educational program might be a great place for you to start. Anyone know of any online sites? Or good books?
Big Hugs, Bobbi
PS...the DVD&#039;s are coming ( I know, so&#039;s xmas :-)

Jo has actually stood on her feet! It&#039;s painfull... but. it&#039;s prgress! She takes &quot;baby steps&quot;. Damn... I feel so bad! Helpless. I just didn&#039;t know how bad this is severe! Guess I&#039;m going to the school of hard knocks!
I understand... I just won&#039;t accept it!
Hugs.
Keith

Keith - baby steps lead to toddler steps and then ............... What in the world is making this surgery so difficult. I thought it was just kidney stones. I know about her respiratory problems but why is it so difficult to walk. What is it you won&#039;t accept. She&#039;s getting better so you had better believe in that and accept it. This is NOT the school of hard knocks. Its just a lousy part of life that everyone goes through in one way or another. I, myself, have lost everyone in my family. I am alone and don&#039;t like it. You&#039;ve got a wife and children and a grandson so you have an awful lot to be grateful for. NOW EAT !

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